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Blue Jays Draft Top High-School Catcher Will Brick With No. 131 Pick

The decision to accept a fourth‑round slot bonus or enroll at Mississippi State will decide whether he begins a pro career now.

Overview

  • Will Brick was selected by the Toronto Blue Jays with the 131st overall pick in the 2026 MLB Draft, which occurred on July 11, 2026, and he now faces a signing deadline of July 27 at 4 p.m. CT.
  • MLB.com ranked Brick as the No. 46 prospect and the top high‑school catcher in the class, reflecting his strong defensive profile and national prospect status.
  • Brick finished his senior season as the 2026 Gatorade Tennessee Baseball Player of the Year after batting .526 with five home runs, nine doubles, three triples and 25 RBIs.
  • Scouts praise Brick’s arm strength and receiving potential but note his offensive approach can be passive and that his in‑game hitting produced more line drives than consistent power, a development focus for pro coaches.
  • The Blue Jays’ recommended slot value for the 131st pick is $581,100, and choosing college would make Brick ineligible for the draft until 2029 while the Blue Jays consider whether to offer above‑slot money to sign him.